Monthly Archives: September 2014

Nollywood Movies Awards 2014 : See Nominees List!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

On September 20th, 2014, the nominees in twenty three categories for the Nollywood Movies Awards 2014, were unveiled by organizers at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. View Nominees list below : Best Movie A Mile From Home Confusion Na … Continue reading →

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Uche Okonkwo’s “How To Ride The Bus”!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

Uche Okonkwo won the (Inaugural) of the 2013 Etisalat Flash Fiction Prize. She has a Masters degree in Creative Writing from the University of Manchester and is a freelance writer and editor with years of publishing experience. Read her story … Continue reading →

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When Love Happens: In Cinemas October 24th 2014!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

When love Happens, is a movie production by Future Gate Pictures, Phebean films and FilmOne Distribution, (the Nigerian-based company credited with successful box office smash hits Half of a Yellow Sun and October 1). In a press release, they announced … Continue reading →

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Omoni Oboli’s ‘Being Mrs Elliott’!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

It is no longer news that Omoni Oboli’s movie, “Being Mrs Elliott” had a private screening for the President and dignitaries at the Presidential Villa in Abuja sometime ago. The movie showcased a list of stars including Omoni Oboli herself, … Continue reading →

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Chimamanda’s ‘Americanah’ : Who’s Directing?

Posted on September 13, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

It’s not clear as to who the director in the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Americanah,” should be. For those who are not aware, following the successful adaptation of her novel, “Half of a yellow sun”, directed by Biyi … Continue reading →

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International Film Training For 10 Students : By AFRIFF!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

Ten lucky students who will attend this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); (the training workshop) will be taken to the United States for practical training in various aspects of filmmaking. This was unveiled by the founder/CEO of AFRIFF, Ms … Continue reading →

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Gideon Okeke In A Place In the Stars

Posted on September 9, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

Kim Dakim (Gideon Okeke), a young lawyer gets a client with a case that leaves him conflicted. He has information that can save many lives if he passes it on, but he also stands to make millions if he doesn’t. … Continue reading →

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BN Poetry Award 2014- What’s New?

Posted on September 7, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

The official Programme for the 2014 BN Poetry Award has been released. The event has been slated for 14th to 18th September in Kampala, Uganda. The prize was initially restricted to poets of Ugandan descent but has now been extended … Continue reading →

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Silent Cry: View Screen Shots Of Scenes

Posted on September 5, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

‘A Silent Cry’, directed by Desmond Elliot, has been officially released in selected cinemas today. The movie parades stars such as Dayo Amusa, Ayo Adesanya, Adebayo Salami, Yinka Quadri, and Antar Laniyan. View some scenes from the movie below : … Continue reading →

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DRY: A Movie By Stephanie Linus

Posted on September 5, 2014 by 9aijabooksandmovies

‘DRY’is the second movie directed by Stephanie Linus after her debut, Through The Glass. The movie took three years to make and was inspired by the true story of Aisha, a young girl whom Stephanie met in Nigeria. The movie … Continue reading →

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